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Lansing businesses build community by providing goods and services to the region, by offering friendly advice to careful shoppers, by bringing tax revenue into the Village, by hiring qualified workers, and by supporting a variety of community causes. The Lansing Journal’s Business category is a place to learn about new businesses opening in Lansing, old businesses that have faithfully served for generations, and unique businesses that are building community in new ways.
District 215 breaks ground on new Cosmetology and Barber Studio
BY JIM MASTERS
LANSING, Ill. (April 23, 2021) – It was about a year ago when Thornton Fractional South School District 215 was about to...
Illinois unemployment down, jobs up in March 2021
Unemployment rate at 7.1 percent in March
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (April 16, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Pour on Roy prepares for April 20 opening
"Soft openings" all weekend give Todd family time to iron out the details
by Melanie Jongsma
LANSING, Ill. (April 17, 2021) - "This is a test...
Cook County Assessor responds to Lansing businesses’ property assessment concerns
Assessor admits mistakes in Lansing, offers short- and long-term solutions
LANSING, Ill. (April 9, 2021) – If they weren't before, property owners in the Village...
IL announces unemployment down, jobs up in February 2021
Unemployment rate at 7.4 percent in February
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 25, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Suburban Cook enters Phase 1C of vaccine eligibility: remaining essential workers
Clergy, restaurant, legal, retail, transportation, personal care, and other workers now included in vaccine eligibility
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
LANSING,...
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana now hiring food and beverage team
Recruitment continues for all five dining options in casino
Information provided by Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
GARY, Ind. (March 22, 2021) – Hard Rock Casino...
IL announces unemployment down, jobs up in January 2021
Unemployment rate at 7.7 percent in January
Information provided by the Illinois Department of Employment Security
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (March 12, 2021) – The Illinois Department of...
Lansing taxing bodies work together to demand property tax fairness for local businesses

Support hoped to spread, Village creates online portal for businesses
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (March 13, 2021) – When business property reassessments were released last...
Hard Rock International looking for vendors to partner with in Gary, says Procurement Team
Info session highlights opportunity, community, diversity
by Melanie Jongsma
GARY, Ind. (March 12, 2021) – "We're here to present opportunities," said Jon Lucas, Chief Operating Officer...
Chicago Southland Restaurant Week to start February 21
Inaugural CSCVB campaign aims to boost business at local restaurants
By Carrie Steinweg
LANSING, Ill. (February 18, 2021) – The Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau...
COVID mitigations ease in suburban Cook County
Increased capacity for restaurants, bars, and events; masks still required
Information provided by the Cook County Department of Public Health
FOREST PARK, Ill. (February 16, 2021)...
Lansing encouraged to ‘show the love’ to local restaurants Valentine’s weekend
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 7, 2021) – As many Lansing businesses continue to struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Lansing has...
Stanfa Tire seeks LED message board: Planning and Zoning Board agenda – 2/10/21
All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings...
Lansing approves QuikTrip gas station at former Kmart location
Southeast corner of 173rd St. and Torrence Ave.
By Josh Bootsma
LANSING, Ill. (February 6, 2021) – The Village Board on Tuesday approved a special use...